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Route details
8055 km
Distance
Flight prices to Shanghai
$660 – $660
Price range (Roundtrip)
Direct flights to Shanghai
Weather now
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+66°F
Scattered clouds
Airports
SHA
14km
PVG
33km
Flight prices from Melbourne to Shanghai
Typically the return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai costs about that much:
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Our users typically choose flights from Melbourne to Shanghai within this price range. If you come across prices over $660, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
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Founder, CEO
We don't have much price data on this route, so $660 is an average estimation.
If you are flexible, it’s worth using the flexible dates feature to check multiple dates. You could possibly save a lot.
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Melbourne to Shanghai flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $194 to $194. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $194 – $194.
Lars
Founder, CEO
Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be January. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.
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Is Shanghai an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Melbourne to Shanghai with other routes:
Average
Price per kilometer: 0.08 $ / km
Flight prices to Shanghai ($660 – $660) are pretty average compared to other destinations.
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Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
There are 2 airlines that fly directly from Melbourne to Shanghai: Qantas Airways Ltd., China Eastern Airlines if you are departing from Melbourne. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Melbourne Airport. Most airlines arrive to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Most flights depart on Friday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
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The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.
Airlines that have connecting flights from Melbourne to Shanghai
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Melbourne to Shanghai, including Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways International, Singapore Airlines and others.
Jetstar
Vietnam Airlines
Thai Airways International
Singapore Airlines
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Airports in Shanghai and Melbourne
Shanghai has 2 airports and Melbourne has 3 airports.
Shanghai
Melbourne
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
14 km from Shanghai city center.
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Taxi~10 Min.
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Subway~20 Min.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
33 km from Shanghai city center.
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Bus~65 Min.
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Subway~70 Min.
Which airport in Shanghai is better?
The closest airport to Shanghai city center is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a subway from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), trip will take 20 min. Most airlines like Qantas Airways Ltd., China Eastern Airlines with direct flights are flying to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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Founder, CEO
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Where to stay in Shanghai
Find the right accommodation in Shanghai with Avionero:
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Jinjiang Inn - Shanghai New Lingang Harbor
No. 960 Link Lake West Two Road Lingang, Nanhui District
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
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Hanting Hotel Shanghai East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
505 He'nan Mid Rd
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Hair Dryer • Restaurant
6.0
Baolong Homelike Hotel - Zhongshan Branch
No 1009 Zhongshan Road North
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Massage / Beauty Centre
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Xinshikong Apartments- Abest Zhongshan Park No 1
Room 521, No.99 Huichuan Road
24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift
6.7
Ibis Shanghai Yu Garden
85 Zhoujin Road
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff
Planning a trip from Melbourne to Shanghai? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Shanghai looks currently:
Fri, 25 April
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+66°F
Scattered clouds
4 m/s
29 %
Sat, 26 April
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+73°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
17 %
Sun, 27 April
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+64°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
75 %
Mon, 28 April
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+73°F
Scattered clouds
4 m/s
40 %
Tue, 29 April
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+77°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
24 %
Wed, 30 April
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+86°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
27 %
Thu, 01 May
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+86°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
28 %
Fri, 02 May
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+90°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
25 %
Sat, 03 May
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+79°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
43 %
Sun, 04 May
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+84°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
36 %
Mon, 05 May
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+73°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
47 %
Tue, 06 May
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+75°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
16 %
Wed, 07 May
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+81°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
20 %
Thu, 08 May
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+91°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
25 %
Fri, 09 May
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+88°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
35 %
Sat, 10 May
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+72°F
Rain
6 m/s
84 %
Monthly weather
Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Shanghai will be like?
Shanghai in JanuaryShanghai in FebruaryShanghai in MarchShanghai in AprilShanghai in MayShanghai in June
Shanghai in JulyShanghai in AugustShanghai in SeptemberShanghai in OctoberShanghai in NovemberShanghai in December
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Shanghai.
CO₂-e emission on the Melbourne – Shanghai route
Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Shanghai:
3146 kg3146 kg3146 kg
From 3146 kg to 3146 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Melbourne to Shanghai route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.
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157 - 157 trees
are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)
Offset CO2-e emission on Melbourne – Shanghai flight
To reduce your own impact from flying to Shanghai, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:
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FAQ
Flying from Melbourne to Shanghai? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Shanghai has?
There are 2 of airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The closest one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport which is 14 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Melbourne and Shanghai?
A passenger flying direct from Melbourne to Shanghai will travel around 8055 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Shanghai?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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How much does it cost to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai?
Typically a return flight from Melbourne to Shanghai costs $330 – $697.
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What’s the weather like in Shanghai?
On average you could expect +41°F in January to +84°F in July. Currently, it is Scattered clouds and +66°F in Shanghai.
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Is there a direct connection between Melbourne and Shanghai?
Yes, there are direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai. You can fly to Shanghai 1 day a week: Friday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Melbourne to Shanghai: Qantas Airways Ltd., China Eastern Airlines.
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Shanghai.
Read more about the company.
4 things to know about Avionero:
We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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